I LOVE this time of year! Fall colors are gorgeous with the trees and flowers boasting vibrant hues of red, orange and yellows. There is definitely something special in the air including this delicious cake! As I took this Pumpkin Loaf Cake out of the oven, its amazing aroma surrounded me like my favorite warm flannel shirt. Even our baked goods can take on the warm colors and aroma of fall. And, most importantly, this time of year we get to add canned pumpkin to just about everything we eat- from soups, breads, smoothies and puddings, to cakes and cookies!
Is Pumpkin Puree healthy?
Pumpkin is a great, healthy substitute for an egg or two in baked goods and pumpkin puree gives cakes a soft moist texture, with plenty of flavor and terrific color too.
Is there a difference between loaf cakes and quick breads?
Have you ever wondered about the nuances between loaf cakes and quick breads? Like the subtle differences between muffins and cupcakes, depending on who you ask, you’ll get a bunch of different answers. Can it be as simple as making a cake in loaf form? Also what about banana bread which, to me, is more like cake without icing but it’s called bread? Quick breads are designed to come together quickly using a whisk or spatula, skipping the mixer completely. However loaf cakes and quick breads often have the exact same ingredient list as a layer cake. And what about breakfast cakes, and parking on a driveway, and driving on a parkway? In the end it all makes perfect sense … we should make more muffins, cupcakes, cakes and quick bread recipes and see for ourselves!
About Pumpkin Loaf Cake:
The texture of this easy Pumpkin Loaf Cake falls somewhere in the middle of quick bread and cake. It’s a richly spiced loaf cake with a moist and light texture that holds together beautifully like a good slice of banana bread. The spices are warm and sweet and the recipe is super easy to make with consistent, delicious results. That makes this cake (loaf or bread) a wonderful hostess gift or perfect treat to store in your freezer. The icing is a nice addition for a sweeter dessert, but the cake is just as terrific when eaten on its own.
Finally, if you’re looking for a quick, easy and perfectly wonderful recipe with lots of pumpkin flavor, this is the one! Be ready for rave reviews and repeat baking requests. This Pumpkin Loaf Cake recipe is a keeper!
Here are a few more pumpkin recipes you might enjoy:
Pumpkin Bread How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte Pumpkin Spiced Pizzelles Golden Cinnamon Pumpkin Bars
